WO2009001352A2 - Contactless smart sim - Google Patents

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WO2009001352A2
WO2009001352A2 PCT/IL2008/000866 IL2008000866W WO2009001352A2 WO 2009001352 A2 WO2009001352 A2 WO 2009001352A2 IL 2008000866 W IL2008000866 W IL 2008000866W WO 2009001352 A2 WO2009001352 A2 WO 2009001352A2
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antenna
mobile communicator
sim card
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Oded Bashan
Ronnie Gilboa
Guy Shafran
Nehemya Itay
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On Track Innovations Ltd.
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Priority to EA200901575A priority Critical patent/EA017850B1/en
Priority to CN200880021107A priority patent/CN101809877A/en
Priority to BRPI0811704 priority patent/BRPI0811704A2/en
Priority to EP08763623A priority patent/EP2160841A4/en
Publication of WO2009001352A2 publication Critical patent/WO2009001352A2/en
Priority to IL202771A priority patent/IL202771A/en
Priority to ZA2010/00414A priority patent/ZA201000414B/en
Publication of WO2009001352A3 publication Critical patent/WO2009001352A3/en

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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04M—TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION
    • H04M1/00—Substation equipment, e.g. for use by subscribers
    • H04M1/02—Constructional features of telephone sets
    • H04M1/0202—Portable telephone sets, e.g. cordless phones, mobile phones or bar type handsets
    • H04M1/026—Details of the structure or mounting of specific components
    • H04M1/0262—Details of the structure or mounting of specific components for a battery compartment
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
    • G06K—GRAPHICAL DATA READING; PRESENTATION OF DATA; RECORD CARRIERS; HANDLING RECORD CARRIERS
    • G06K19/00—Record carriers for use with machines and with at least a part designed to carry digital markings
    • G06K19/06—Record carriers for use with machines and with at least a part designed to carry digital markings characterised by the kind of the digital marking, e.g. shape, nature, code
    • G06K19/067—Record carriers with conductive marks, printed circuits or semiconductor circuit elements, e.g. credit or identity cards also with resonating or responding marks without active components
    • G06K19/07—Record carriers with conductive marks, printed circuits or semiconductor circuit elements, e.g. credit or identity cards also with resonating or responding marks without active components with integrated circuit chips
    • G06K19/077—Constructional details, e.g. mounting of circuits in the carrier
    • G06K19/07749—Constructional details, e.g. mounting of circuits in the carrier the record carrier being capable of non-contact communication, e.g. constructional details of the antenna of a non-contact smart card
    • G06K19/07771—Constructional details, e.g. mounting of circuits in the carrier the record carrier being capable of non-contact communication, e.g. constructional details of the antenna of a non-contact smart card the record carrier comprising means for minimising adverse effects on the data communication capability of the record carrier, e.g. minimising Eddy currents induced in a proximate metal or otherwise electromagnetically interfering object
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
    • G06K—GRAPHICAL DATA READING; PRESENTATION OF DATA; RECORD CARRIERS; HANDLING RECORD CARRIERS
    • G06K7/00—Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers, e.g. for reading patterns
    • G06K7/10—Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers, e.g. for reading patterns by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensing; by corpuscular radiation
    • G06K7/10009—Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers, e.g. for reading patterns by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensing; by corpuscular radiation sensing by radiation using wavelengths larger than 0.1 mm, e.g. radio-waves or microwaves
    • G06K7/10158—Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers, e.g. for reading patterns by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensing; by corpuscular radiation sensing by radiation using wavelengths larger than 0.1 mm, e.g. radio-waves or microwaves methods and means used by the interrogation device for reliably powering the wireless record carriers using an electromagnetic interrogation field
    • G06K7/10178—Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers, e.g. for reading patterns by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensing; by corpuscular radiation sensing by radiation using wavelengths larger than 0.1 mm, e.g. radio-waves or microwaves methods and means used by the interrogation device for reliably powering the wireless record carriers using an electromagnetic interrogation field including auxiliary means for focusing, repeating or boosting the electromagnetic interrogation field
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04M—TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION
    • H04M1/00—Substation equipment, e.g. for use by subscribers
    • H04M1/72—Mobile telephones; Cordless telephones, i.e. devices for establishing wireless links to base stations without route selection
    • H04M1/724—User interfaces specially adapted for cordless or mobile telephones
    • H04M1/72403—User interfaces specially adapted for cordless or mobile telephones with means for local support of applications that increase the functionality
    • H04M1/72409—User interfaces specially adapted for cordless or mobile telephones with means for local support of applications that increase the functionality by interfacing with external accessories
    • H04M1/72412—User interfaces specially adapted for cordless or mobile telephones with means for local support of applications that increase the functionality by interfacing with external accessories using two-way short-range wireless interfaces
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04M—TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION
    • H04M2250/00—Details of telephonic subscriber devices
    • H04M2250/14—Details of telephonic subscriber devices including a card reading device

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  • the present invention relates to mobile communicators generally.
  • the present invention seeks to provide a mobile communicator having contactless smart card functionality.
  • a mobile communicator including a housing including a main portion and a removable portion, cellular telephone circuitry located within the main portion of the housing, a SIM card mounted in the main portion of the housing, a battery mounted between the removable portion of the housing and the SIM card and a contactless functionality antenna mounted intermediate the removable portion and the battery and communicating with the SIM card.
  • the contactless functionality antenna is mounted on a substrate containing a paramagnetic material. Additionally, the contactless functionality antenna is mounted on a ferrite substrate.
  • the mobile communicator also includes first and second short
  • the first short range antenna being associated with the SIM card and the second short range antenna being coupled to the contactless functionality antenna.
  • the second short range antenna is mounted on the substrate. Additionally, the second short range antenna is mounted on a surface of the substrate opposite to a surface of the substrate on which the contactless functionality antenna is mounted.
  • the second short range antenna is mounted on a portion of the substrate which lies between the SIM card and the battery.
  • the contactless functionality antenna communicates with the SIM card via a wired connection.
  • Fig. 1 is a simplified exploded-view illustration of a mobile communicator having contactless smart card functionality which is constructed and operative in accordance with a first embodiment of the present invention
  • Figs. 2A and 2B are simplified illustration of the mobile communicator of Fig. 1 in respective partially assembled and assembled states;
  • Fig. 3 is a simplified sectional illustration, taken along the lines III - III in Fig. 2B;
  • Fig. 4 is a simplified exploded-view illustration of a mobile communicator having contactless smart card functionality which is constructed and operative in accordance with a second embodiment of the present invention
  • Figs. 5A and 5B are simplified illustration of the mobile communicator of Fig. 4 in respective partially assembled and assembled states;
  • Fig. 6 is a simplified sectional illustration, taken along the lines VI - VI in Fig. 5B;
  • Fig. 7 is a simplified exploded-view illustration of a mobile communicator having contactless smart card functionality which is constructed and operative in accordance with a third embodiment of the present invention
  • Figs. 8A and 8B are simplified illustration of the mobile communicator of Fig. 7 in respective partially assembled and assembled states.
  • Fig. 9 is a simplified sectional illustration, taken along the lines DC - IX in Fig. 8B. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
  • FIG. 1 is a simplified exploded- view illustration of a mobile communicator having contactless smart card functionality which is constructed and operative in accordance with a first embodiment of the present invention
  • Figs. 2 A and 2B are simplified illustration of the mobile communicator of Fig. 1 in respective partially assembled and assembled states, and to
  • FIG. 3 which is a simplified sectional illustration, taken along the lines III - III in Fig. 2B.
  • a mobile communicator 100 preferably a mobile telephone such as a cellular telephone, as shown, but alternatively another type of portable electronic device such as a PDA, which includes a main housing portion 102, a removable cover 104, a SIM card 106 disposed in a SIM card socket 108 located within housing 102 and a battery 109, which is disposed between the housing 102 and the cover 104.
  • a contactless functionality antenna 110 is mounted on a first surface 111 of a substrate 112, preferably formed of a paramagnetic material such as ferrite, and located between battery 109 and cover 104. It is a particular feature of the present invention that a substrate 112 formed of a paramagnetic material, such as ferrite, is employed, since such material effectively prevents an unacceptable level of interference between the antenna of the mobile communicator 100 and contactless functionality antenna 110.
  • SIM card 106 is formed with a short range communication antenna 114 which communicates with a corresponding antenna 116 formed on a second surface 117 of substrate 112
  • SIM card 106 preferably includes integrated circuit functionality for operating the mobile communicator as well as for providing contactless smart card functionality, such as contactless payment functionality in cooperation with a contactless receiver (not shown).
  • FIG. 4 is a simplified exploded-view illustration of a mobile communicator having contactless smart card functionality which is constructed and operative in accordance with a second embodiment of the present invention
  • Figs. 5A and 5B are simplified illustration of the mobile communicator of Fig. 4 in respective partially assembled and assembled states
  • Fig. 6, which is a simplified sectional illustration, taken along the lines VI - VI in Fig. 5B.
  • a mobile communicator 130 preferably a mobile telephone such as a cellular telephone, as shown, but alternatively another type of portable electronic device such as a PDA, which includes a main housing portion 132, a removable cover 134, a SIM card 136 disposed in a SIM card socket 138 located within housing 132 and a battery 139, which is disposed between the housing 132 and the cover 134.
  • a mobile communicator 130 preferably a mobile telephone such as a cellular telephone, as shown, but alternatively another type of portable electronic device such as a PDA, which includes a main housing portion 132, a removable cover 134, a SIM card 136 disposed in a SIM card socket 138 located within housing 132 and a battery 139, which is disposed between the housing 132 and the cover 134.
  • a contactless functionality antenna 140 is mounted on a first surface 141 of a substrate 142, preferably formed of a paramagnetic material such as ferrite, and located between battery 139 and cover 134. It is a particular feature of the present invention that a substrate 142 formed of a paramagnetic material, such as ferrite, is employed, since such material effectively prevents an unacceptable level of interference between the antenna of the mobile communicator 130 and contactless functionality antenna 140.
  • a wire connection 143 is provided to communicate between contactless functionality antenna 140 and SIM card 136.
  • SIM card 136 preferably includes integrated circuit functionality for operating the mobile communicator as well as for providing contactless smart card functionality, such as contactless payment functionality in cooperation with a contactless receiver (not shown).
  • Fig. 7 is a simplified exploded-view illustration of a mobile communicator having contactless smart card functionality which is constructed and operative in accordance with a third embodiment of the present invention, to Figs. 8A and 8B, which are simplified illustration of the mobile communicator of Fig. 7 in respective partially assembled and assembled states, and to Fig.
  • a mobile communicator 160 preferably a mobile telephone such as a cellular telephone, as shown, but alternatively another type of portable electronic device such as a PDA, which includes a main housing portion 162, a removable cover 164, a SIM card 166 disposed in a SIM card socket 168 located within housing 162 and a battery 169, which is disposed between the housing 162 and the cover 164.
  • a mobile communicator 160 preferably a mobile telephone such as a cellular telephone, as shown, but alternatively another type of portable electronic device such as a PDA, which includes a main housing portion 162, a removable cover 164, a SIM card 166 disposed in a SIM card socket 168 located within housing 162 and a battery 169, which is disposed between the housing 162 and the cover 164.
  • a contactless functionality antenna 170 is mounted on a first portion 171 of a substrate
  • a paramagnetic material such as ferrite preferably formed of a paramagnetic material such as ferrite, and located between battery 169 and cover 164. It is a particular feature of the present invention that a substrate 172 formed of a paramagnetic material, such as ferrite, is employed, since such material effectively prevents an unacceptable level of interference between the antenna of the mobile communicator 160 and contactless functionality antenna 170. In another embodiment, a paramagnetic material such as ferrite is located between first portion 171 and battery 169.
  • SIM card 166 is formed with a short range communication antenna 174 which communicates with a corresponding antenna 176 disposed adjacent SIM card 166 and mounted on a second portion 177 of substrate 172 extending from portion 171 and folded to lie under battery 169 as shown.
  • a paramagnetic material such as ferrite, is located between second portion 177 of substrate 172 and battery 169.
  • SIM card 166 preferably includes integrated circuit functionality for operating the mobile communicator as well as for providing contactless smart card functionality, such as contactless payment functionality in cooperation with a contactless receiver (not shown).
  • a paramagnetic material such as ferrite, is located between SIM card 166 and the body of communicator 160.

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Abstract

A mobile communicator including a housing including a main portion and a removable portion, cellular telephone circuitry located within the main portion of the housing, a SIM card mounted in the main portion of the housing, a battery mounted between the removable portion of the housing and the SIM card and a contactless functionality antenna mounted intermediate the removable portion and the battery and communicating with the SIM card.

Description

CONTACTLESS SMART SM
REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
Reference is made to U.S. Patent Application Serial No. 11/890,909, filed August 6, 2007 and entitled CONTACTLESS SMART SIM, the disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference and priority of which is hereby claimed pursuant to 37 CFR 1.78(a) (1) and (2)(i).
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to mobile communicators generally.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The following publications, the disclosures of which are hereby incorporated by reference, are believed to represent the current state of the art: U.S. Patent 6,719,206;
U.S. Published Patent Applications 2005212690; 2003085285; and Japanese Patent Publication JP2004-348235.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention seeks to provide a mobile communicator having contactless smart card functionality.
There is thus provided in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention a mobile communicator including a housing including a main portion and a removable portion, cellular telephone circuitry located within the main portion of the housing, a SIM card mounted in the main portion of the housing, a battery mounted between the removable portion of the housing and the SIM card and a contactless functionality antenna mounted intermediate the removable portion and the battery and communicating with the SIM card.
Preferably, the contactless functionality antenna is mounted on a substrate containing a paramagnetic material. Additionally, the contactless functionality antenna is mounted on a ferrite substrate.
Preferably, the mobile communicator also includes first and second short
- - range antennas, the first short range antenna being associated with the SIM card and the second short range antenna being coupled to the contactless functionality antenna.
Additionally, the second short range antenna is mounted on the substrate. Additionally, the second short range antenna is mounted on a surface of the substrate opposite to a surface of the substrate on which the contactless functionality antenna is mounted.
Preferably, the second short range antenna is mounted on a portion of the substrate which lies between the SIM card and the battery.
Preferably, wherein the contactless functionality antenna communicates with the SIM card via a wired connection.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
The present invention will be understood and appreciated more fully from the following detailed description, taken in conjunction with the drawings in which:
Fig. 1 is a simplified exploded-view illustration of a mobile communicator having contactless smart card functionality which is constructed and operative in accordance with a first embodiment of the present invention; Figs. 2A and 2B are simplified illustration of the mobile communicator of Fig. 1 in respective partially assembled and assembled states;
Fig. 3 is a simplified sectional illustration, taken along the lines III - III in Fig. 2B;
Fig. 4 is a simplified exploded-view illustration of a mobile communicator having contactless smart card functionality which is constructed and operative in accordance with a second embodiment of the present invention;
Figs. 5A and 5B are simplified illustration of the mobile communicator of Fig. 4 in respective partially assembled and assembled states;
Fig. 6 is a simplified sectional illustration, taken along the lines VI - VI in Fig. 5B;
Fig. 7 is a simplified exploded-view illustration of a mobile communicator having contactless smart card functionality which is constructed and operative in accordance with a third embodiment of the present invention;
Figs. 8A and 8B are simplified illustration of the mobile communicator of Fig. 7 in respective partially assembled and assembled states; and
Fig. 9 is a simplified sectional illustration, taken along the lines DC - IX in Fig. 8B. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
Reference is now made to Fig. 1, which is a simplified exploded- view illustration of a mobile communicator having contactless smart card functionality which is constructed and operative in accordance with a first embodiment of the present invention, to Figs. 2 A and 2B, which are simplified illustration of the mobile communicator of Fig. 1 in respective partially assembled and assembled states, and to
Fig. 3, which is a simplified sectional illustration, taken along the lines III - III in Fig. 2B.
As seen in Figs. 1 - 3, there is provided a mobile communicator 100, preferably a mobile telephone such as a cellular telephone, as shown, but alternatively another type of portable electronic device such as a PDA, which includes a main housing portion 102, a removable cover 104, a SIM card 106 disposed in a SIM card socket 108 located within housing 102 and a battery 109, which is disposed between the housing 102 and the cover 104. hi accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a contactless functionality antenna 110 is mounted on a first surface 111 of a substrate 112, preferably formed of a paramagnetic material such as ferrite, and located between battery 109 and cover 104. It is a particular feature of the present invention that a substrate 112 formed of a paramagnetic material, such as ferrite, is employed, since such material effectively prevents an unacceptable level of interference between the antenna of the mobile communicator 100 and contactless functionality antenna 110.
Li accordance with a preferred embodiment of the invention SIM card 106 is formed with a short range communication antenna 114 which communicates with a corresponding antenna 116 formed on a second surface 117 of substrate 112 SIM card 106 preferably includes integrated circuit functionality for operating the mobile communicator as well as for providing contactless smart card functionality, such as contactless payment functionality in cooperation with a contactless receiver (not shown).
Reference is now made to Fig. 4, which is a simplified exploded-view illustration of a mobile communicator having contactless smart card functionality which is constructed and operative in accordance with a second embodiment of the present invention, to Figs. 5A and 5B, which are simplified illustration of the mobile communicator of Fig. 4 in respective partially assembled and assembled states, and to Fig. 6, which is a simplified sectional illustration, taken along the lines VI - VI in Fig. 5B.
As seen in Figs. 4 - 6, there is provided a mobile communicator 130, preferably a mobile telephone such as a cellular telephone, as shown, but alternatively another type of portable electronic device such as a PDA, which includes a main housing portion 132, a removable cover 134, a SIM card 136 disposed in a SIM card socket 138 located within housing 132 and a battery 139, which is disposed between the housing 132 and the cover 134.
In accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a contactless functionality antenna 140 is mounted on a first surface 141 of a substrate 142, preferably formed of a paramagnetic material such as ferrite, and located between battery 139 and cover 134. It is a particular feature of the present invention that a substrate 142 formed of a paramagnetic material, such as ferrite, is employed, since such material effectively prevents an unacceptable level of interference between the antenna of the mobile communicator 130 and contactless functionality antenna 140.
In accordance with a preferred embodiment of the invention a wire connection 143 is provided to communicate between contactless functionality antenna 140 and SIM card 136. SIM card 136 preferably includes integrated circuit functionality for operating the mobile communicator as well as for providing contactless smart card functionality, such as contactless payment functionality in cooperation with a contactless receiver (not shown). Reference is now made to Fig. 7, which is a simplified exploded-view illustration of a mobile communicator having contactless smart card functionality which is constructed and operative in accordance with a third embodiment of the present invention, to Figs. 8A and 8B, which are simplified illustration of the mobile communicator of Fig. 7 in respective partially assembled and assembled states, and to Fig. 9, which is a simplified sectional illustration, taken along the lines IX - FX in Fig. As seen in Figs. 7 - 9, there is provided a mobile communicator 160, preferably a mobile telephone such as a cellular telephone, as shown, but alternatively another type of portable electronic device such as a PDA, which includes a main housing portion 162, a removable cover 164, a SIM card 166 disposed in a SIM card socket 168 located within housing 162 and a battery 169, which is disposed between the housing 162 and the cover 164.
In accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a contactless functionality antenna 170 is mounted on a first portion 171 of a substrate
172, preferably formed of a paramagnetic material such as ferrite, and located between battery 169 and cover 164. It is a particular feature of the present invention that a substrate 172 formed of a paramagnetic material, such as ferrite, is employed, since such material effectively prevents an unacceptable level of interference between the antenna of the mobile communicator 160 and contactless functionality antenna 170. In another embodiment, a paramagnetic material such as ferrite is located between first portion 171 and battery 169.
In accordance with a preferred embodiment of the invention SIM card 166 is formed with a short range communication antenna 174 which communicates with a corresponding antenna 176 disposed adjacent SIM card 166 and mounted on a second portion 177 of substrate 172 extending from portion 171 and folded to lie under battery 169 as shown. Preferably, a paramagnetic material, such as ferrite, is located between second portion 177 of substrate 172 and battery 169.
Antenna 176 is connected by a wire connection 178 with contactless functionality antenna 170. SIM card 166 preferably includes integrated circuit functionality for operating the mobile communicator as well as for providing contactless smart card functionality, such as contactless payment functionality in cooperation with a contactless receiver (not shown). Preferably, a paramagnetic material, such as ferrite, is located between SIM card 166 and the body of communicator 160.
It will be appreciated by persons skilled in the art that the present invention is not limited to what has been particularly shown and described hereinabove. Rather the scope of the present invention includes combinations and subcombinations of various feature shown and described hereinabove as well as variations and modifications thereof which would occur to a person skilled in the art upon reading the foregoing description and which are not in the prior art.

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1. A mobile communicator comprising: a housing including a main portion and a removable portion; cellular telephone circuitry located within said main portion of said housing; a SIM card mounted in said main portion of said housing; a battery mounted between said removable portion of said housing and said SIM card; and a contactless functionality antenna mounted intermediate said removable portion and said battery and communicating with said SIM card.
2. A mobile communicator according to claim 1 and wherein said contactless functionality antenna is mounted on a substrate containing a paramagnetic material.
3. A mobile communicator according to claim 2 and also including first and second short range antennas, said first short range antenna being associated with said SIM card and said second short range antenna being coupled to said contactless functionality antenna.
4. A mobile communicator according to claim 3 and wherein said second short range antenna is mounted on said substrate.
5. A mobile communicator according to claim 3 and wherein said second short range antenna is mounted on a surface of said substrate opposite to a surface of said substrate on which said contactless functionality antenna is mounted.
6. A mobile communicator according to claim 3 and wherein said second short range antenna is mounted on a portion of said substrate which lies between said SIM card and said battery.
7. A mobile communicator according to claim 2 and wherein said contactless functionality antenna communicates with said SIM card via a wired connection.
8. A mobile communicator according to claim 1 and wherein said contactless functionality antenna is mounted on a ferrite substrate.
9. A mobile communicator according to claim 8 and also including first and second short range antennas, said first short range antenna being associated with said
SIM card and said second short range antenna being coupled to said contactless functionality antenna.
10. A mobile communicator according to claim 9 and wherein said second short range antenna is mounted on said substrate.
11. A mobile communicator according to claim 9 and wherein said second short range antenna is mounted on a surface of said substrate opposite to a surface of said substrate on which said contactless functionality antenna is mounted.
12. A mobile communicator according to claim 9 and wherein said second short range antenna is mounted on a portion of said substrate which lies between said SIM card and said battery.
13. A mobile communicator according to claim 8 and wherein said contactless functionality antenna communicates with said SIM card via a wired connection.
14. A mobile communicator according to claim 1 and also including first and second short range antennas, said first short range antenna being associated with said SIM card and said second short range antenna being coupled to said contactless functionality antenna.
15. A mobile communicator according to claim 1 and wherein said contactless functionality antenna communicates with said SIM card via a wired connection.
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